Hello Everyone. This is such a reflective day, and a poignant one for me. My Mother and Father courted by airmail for four years during the Second World War - that period in time shaped them, and the knowledge that they lived through the war always has had an impact on me. They, along with all the others who worked, fought, or lost their lives during WWII, are deeply in my thoughts today. I know that as we study the United Nations and the Declaration of Human Rights in class,that we have these rights because of the willingness of that generation to lay their lives and the lives of their loved ones, on the line. So - as you remember, also please take the time to respectfully meet the eyes of an elderly person and smile at them. Chances are they lived through that terrible time. On another note, Thursday was The. Best. Day. Ever! The weather was wonderful, the bannock and honey were yummy, and the hike in the woods not only taught us lots (I learn something new from Mr. Albany every time!) but re-connected us to nature. Got to get out more! Special thanks to all of our drivers and chaperones: Angel's mom and dad, Parker's dad, Ashley's dad, Talon's mom, Lavonne, Mr. Anatolyi, and a very special thank you of course to Mr. Albany! Mr. Hebdon took some amazing photographs (thank you Mr. Hebdon!!) and I will endeavour to get some up on the blog tomorrow, and send the rest via a Smile Drop - Ms. Sheffer will teach me how. Wishing you a peaceful, reflective day.